Clyde Tombaugh

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United States astronomer who discovered the planet Pluto (1906-1997)

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Discovery of other trans-Neptunian objects After Pluto's discovery, American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh continued searching for some years for similar objects, but found none. Source: Internet

He would understand they had a real problem when they start finding several of these things flying around the place." citation Hal Levison offered this perspective on Tombaugh's place in history: "Clyde Tombaugh discovered the Kuiper Belt. Source: Internet

He also established the program and setting which made the discovery of Pluto by Clyde Tombaugh possible. citation Craters on the Moon and on Mars have been named after him. Source: Internet

Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930, and was originally considered the ninth planet from the Sun. Source: Internet

The Illinois Senate passed a similar resolution in 2009, on the basis that Clyde Tombaugh, the discoverer of Pluto, was born in Illinois. Source: Internet

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